Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Bertelsmann Building
1864
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018
Erected 2011 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 33.611′ N, 91° 0.711′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Main Street east of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 West Main Street, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Droege's Mercantile Food Store (here, next to this marker); Bank of Washington (a few steps from this marker); Voss Bazaar (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Joerden Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schuenemeyer Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grothaus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); G. Henry Herweck Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Becker Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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